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sturdy

[stur-dee] / ˈstɜr di /


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These sensors determine whether the robot "should tighten its grip or not, whether it is dealing with a sturdy object, or whether it needs to act delicately because it is an egg," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Dogstar still plays like the sturdy power trio it became in the era of Nirvana and Silverchair.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The economy is not firing on all cylinders, but it’s still sturdy enough to continue to grow.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

The filmmaker, who won an Oscar for his visually more straightforward documentary “Navalny,” has this time made a fast-paced entertainment with a sturdy foundation in setting and character.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Underthings; a woolen skirt; a truly beautiful silk blouse; sturdy, almost-new shoes; a hat; an overcoat.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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